The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Milan
Cheapest price
€131
Average price
€163
Fastest journey
16 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Milan will cost around €163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €131.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Milan without transferring at least once.
BUS LP964+
InterCityNotte 196210:44 AM23h26Palermo Centrale10:10 AMMilan Centrale€1311One-way1 transfer
BUS LP730+
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 7987:16 AM23h39Palermo Centrale6:55 AMMilan Porta Garibaldi€1351One-way2 transfers
BUS LP736+
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 96584:11 AM16h49Palermo Centrale9:00 PMMilan Centrale€1881One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 5362+
InterCityNotte 1956+
FRECCIAROSSA 96126:33 PM16h25Palermo Centrale10:58 AMMilan Centrale€1991One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 5362+
InterCityNotte 1956+
FRECCIAROSSA 96126:33 PM16h25Palermo Centrale10:58 AMMilan Centrale€1991One-way2 transfers
BUS LP736+
Intercity 734+
FRECCIAROSSA 96584:11 AM16h49Palermo Centrale9:00 PMMilan Centrale€1881One-way2 transfers
BUS LP964+
InterCityNotte 196210:44 AM23h26Palermo Centrale10:10 AMMilan Centrale€1311One-way1 transfer
BUS LP730+
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 7987:16 AM23h39Palermo Centrale6:55 AMMilan Porta Garibaldi€1351One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Palermo to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €63, and a train costs an average of €72.
Distance: 887 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
€142 Average price | €108 Average price | €106 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest |
15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 47m Average total duration 19h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 10m Average total duration 20h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Palermo to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Milan trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS LP964+ InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9610 | 10:44 AM Palermo Centrale | 23h51 | 10:35 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP964+ InterCityNotte 1962 | 10:44 AM Palermo Centrale | 25h11 | 11:55 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21664+ BUS LP964+ InterCityNotte 1962 | 10:50 AM Palermo Centrale | 25h05 | 11:55 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 5364+ InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 6:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 17h17 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 9:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h40 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620 | 9:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h14 | 12:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
BUS LP736+ Intercity 734+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:11 AM Palermo Centrale | 16h49 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP730+ Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 798 | 7:16 AM Palermo Centrale | 23h39 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Milan
Trains from Palermo to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €72 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 887 km distance in 13h 58m.
Distance 887 km |
Average train duration 15h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €72 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 58m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento from Palermo to Milan trainsIntercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento trains will get you between Palermo and Milan from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Palermo to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Palermo to Milan
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
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